Associate University Librarian for Academic Engagement (Assistant U Director) - UConn Library, Storrs Campus. Job ID: 2018555. Full-Time.
The UConn Library invites applications and nominations
for an innovative, highly collaborative, thoughtful, nimble, and
strategic leader for the Associate University Librarian (AUL) for
Academic Engagement. Reporting to the Dean, the AUL will shape all
facets of academic and community engagement for the UConn Library. As a
member of the senior leadership team, the AUL is expected to actively
engage in every aspect of the UConn Library and to serve as an
ambassador and advocate for the Library with university constituencies,
regional, and national organizations. Along with all UConn Library
personnel, the AUL for Academic Engagement makes a positive contribution
to a culture of inclusion and respect in all interactions within the
Library and across the University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The AUL for Academic
Engagement reports to the Dean, UConn Library and, as a key member of
the UConn Library’s senior leadership team, ensures organizational
effectiveness and efficiency and shares in responsibilities for
decision-making, resource management, and development of policies for
library operations and services. While each AUL position has an
individual area of responsibility, all AULs have responsibility for
supporting a holistic library-wide approach to strategic planning and
communication, and an environment of innovation and collaboration. AULs
are expected to lead through promoting teamwork, diversity, and
inclusiveness within UConn Library and the campus. This position will
supervise, guide, and inspire unit staff, and will engage in major
personnel decisions including the training and evaluation of staff. In
addition, AULs serve as the Library’s representative and advocate to
relevant university, consortial, or multi-institutional groups.
The AUL for Academic Engagement provides leadership,
strategic direction, and support for the development, assessment, and
evaluation of the Academic Engagement units which currently includes:
Access Services, Reference and Curriculum Services, and Research
Services. This position is responsible for overseeing the UConn Library
support for the research, teaching, and learning mission of the
university by capitalizing on the trends affecting change in higher
education. Specifically, these responsibilities include: overseeing
services in support of information literacy; information analysis and
management; teaching users to identify, interpret, and manage relevant
information resources; embedded librarianship and integrated outreach,
innovative user services, and raising university-wide awareness of and
implementing support for scholarly communication. The AUL for Academic
Engagement collaboratively establishes goals and objectives for the
division and develops, evaluates, and continually improves programs and
services.
The Academic Engagement division currently includes
approximately 17 academic librarians, 6 staff employees, and many
student employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree or higher in
library or information science or other relevant discipline. Minimum
five years of increasingly responsible, professional, relevant work
experience, with particular expertise in academic engagement.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including keen analytical and conceptual
abilities, the ability to influence and manage change, inspire
innovation, and delegate responsibility appropriately. Demonstrated
interpersonal and public communication skills including ability to serve
as an advocate and spokesperson for UConn Library. Experience with
supervision, staff development, mentoring, and other personnel
management. Knowledge of emerging trends in higher education. Ability to
work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to be a leader in
promoting teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within UConn
Library and the university. Ability to build successful partnerships at
the local, regional, and national level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in promoting
library services and engaging faculty, students, and administrators.
Experience in grant writing. Experience in consortial and
multi-institutional program development. Experience in developing and
implementing strategic plans and projects. Experience working in an
academic or research library. Evidence of scholarly publishing and
research.
APPOINTMENT TERMS: This is a full time position based
in Storrs with an anticipated start date of September, 2018. The
University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including
employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable
work environment. Salary is dependent upon education, qualifications,
and experience.
TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted online using UConn Jobs at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu,
Staff Positions, (reference search #2018555) and include a cover
letter, detailed resume, and contact information for three professional
references. Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to khara.leon@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by July 1, 2018.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the
successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
(Search # 2018555)
The University of Connecticut is committed to building
and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students,
faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff
continues to increase, as does the number of honors students,
valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top
choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the
University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions,
leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research
universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to
fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse
University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women,
veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally
underrepresented populations.
